Safety Flash
Fire in the engine room – fuel spray fire
Fire in the engine room – fuel spray fire
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 22/25
- Emergency ResponseHot Work and FireHydrocarbon ReleaseInspection and Maintenance
- FireHydrocarbon release
- Inspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelinesValve
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFire protectionIgnition source control
- Marine industry
Summary
Fuel sprayed onto hot surfaces of a starboard main engine after maintenance left return-pipe bolts missing and protective barriers absent. Crew extinguished the fire without injuries or pollution, but water mist failed and shutdown actions were delayed. Lessons emphasise post-maintenance checks, splash protection and familiarity with emergency equipment.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
A fire broke out on the starboard main engine due to a leak from the fuel pipe connection.
IMCA SF 22/25. Themes: emergency response, hot work and fire, hydrocarbon release, inspection and maintenance.